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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday, July 1, 1863, The First Day, Chapter 6, Lee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Fremantle, the Englishman, in Longstreet's camp?
(a) He is observing for the Queen.
(b) He is planning to write a book about American customs.
(c) He is hoping to sell new guns to the Confederate army.
(d) He has been hired as a spy.

2. Which of these is NOT Fremantle's opinion of Lee?
(a) He has great forbears.
(b) He is overly virtuous.
(c) He is a gentleman.
(d) He is as good as an English general.

3. Where is Buford's observation point at the start of the battle?
(a) From horseback on top of Cemetery Hill
(b) From the base of the white angel
(c) From a high tree
(d) From the cupola

4. What is the first question Chamberlain has for the mutineers?
(a) How many of you will fight?
(b) When did you last eat?
(c) Where are you from?
(d) Why did you mutiny?

5. Why does Buford wave to the Rebel officer?
(a) To signal the start of the battle.
(b) To get his attention to discuss a surrender.
(c) To find out what rank the officer is.
(d) You never know who on the enemy side might be an old friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Armistead's friend in the Union army?

2. To whom does Buford once more send a message?

3. Which of these is NOT a way Lee thinks of Reynolds?

4. What news does Trimble bring to Lee?

5. What memory does Chamberlain have of his brother, Tom, in childhood?

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